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The Greatest Sharks of All Time
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This richly illustrated 124-page volume features fifty cinematic, full-color plates depicting some of the world's most extraordinary sharks, each paired with a concise, authoritative profile. Blending art and science, Seabrook presents both extinct and living forms-from the colossal Otodus megalodon to the gentle whale shark-revealing how these remarkable animals evolved, adapted, and continue to shape marine ecosystems.
Each one-page entry follows a consistent format that examines the ecology and life history of its subject through key headings: Common Name, Scientific Name, Family and Group, Biological Status, Geologic Age, Size, Habitat, Range, Diet, Behavior, Conservation Status, Distinctive Features and Adaptations. Together these categories illuminate how every shark interacts with its environment and fulfills a unique ecological role.
Visually, The 50 Greatest Sharks of All Time is both field guide and fine-art gallery. Seabrook's photo-realistic imagery places readers eye-to-eye with sharks in their natural settings-from tropical shallows and coral reefs to open-ocean depths-bringing scientific accuracy and cinematic beauty together on every page.
More than a catalog of species, this book is a modern natural-history reference that explores the ecology and life history of sharks with clarity and reverence. In addition to detailed species accounts, it includes a special section titled "Why We Need Sharks," which explains how these ancient predators sustain ocean health, regulate climate, and ultimately benefit humanity itself. Seabrook's introduction traces shark evolution through deep time, and his text reflects years of personal experience and in-depth study, drawing on credible paleontological and marine-biological sources while remaining accessible to non-specialists.
Gracefully written and visually striking, The 50 Greatest Sharks of All Time celebrates the endurance, diversity, and importance of sharks-creatures that have survived multiple mass extinctions and still define the balance of life in the sea. Whether used as an educational resource, an art book, or a collector's reference, it stands as one of the most comprehensive and beautiful tributes ever created to the ecology and life history of sharks. The 50 Greatest Sharks of All Time is available in paperback and hardcover. (All text copyright (c) Sea Raven Press.)
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 124
- Release Date:
- 2025-10-28
- Publication Date:
- 2025-10-28
- Publisher:
- Sea Raven Press
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 1955351724
- ISBN13:
- 9781955351720
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 167 g
- Height:
- 140 cm
- Width:
- 216 cm
- Thickness:
- 7 cm
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